Private Practitioner
Core
Provide evidence-based, person-centred mental health services to young people aged 12-25, including psychological assessment, interventions, risk assessments, and group therapy.
Role type
Clinical mental health practitioner (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker)
Builds
Clinical care plans, safety plans, and reports for young people and their families
Domain
Youth mental health and wellbeing
Required skills
Psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, risk assessment, clinical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, referral management, group therapy facilitation
Preferred skills
Experience with young people (12-25), knowledge of youth mental health services, cultural responsiveness
Technologies
AHPRA registration, AASW accreditation, Medicare Provider Number, NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check
Responsibilities
Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions, support young people with mild to moderate mental health concerns, complete risk assessments and implement safety plans, maintain clinical documentation, participate in case reviews and team meetings, liaise with schools and healthcare professionals, make referrals to specialist services, co-facilitate group therapy
Seniority
Early-career to experienced clinician